Halloween Tea Cruise: The Dead Celebrity Cruise October 27th, at River Walk

THURSDAY 10/24

Reflektor Concert (Arcade Fire)
at Little Haiti Cultural Center
Arcade Fire’s successful prior album Suburbia not only one the
hearts of a multitude of critics, yet
it also shocked the music world
by winning the Grammy for best
album of the year. Opening the
door for the current hipster cultural
landscape (re: the success of the
TV show Girls and Bansky’s current popular New York installation),
Arcade Fire has released another
widely acclaimed album entitled
Reflektor. This hidden (though
not so hidden) show under the
moniker Reflektor brings the multiinstrumentalist ensemble to the
Little Haiti Cultural Center to sing
all their hits including selections
from the new album. Their success

Pilobolus
Inhuman bodily contortions typifies the dance group Pilobolus who
makes their way to the Adrienne
Arscht Center for the Performing
Arts. Using interlocking bodies
and intricate movements, Pilobolus astounds with topsy-turvy
entanglements defying anatomical
logic. You may remember them
from the 79th Annual Academy
Awards where they gamboled into
various poses representing films
of that year such as Happy Feet,
Little Miss Sunshine, and The De-

parted. Maybe most interesting to
our community, Pilobolus signified a change in contemporary
dance in which the male dancers
are brought into closer physical
contact with each other. While expecting a gay Dirty Dancing may be
stretching it, PIlobolus’ homoeroticism is implicit in their style. 8 p.m.
Adrienne Arscht Center. 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33132.

Cristian Castro
Born in Mexico City, Cristian Castro
is the grammy-nominated Latin romantic with pop hits ranging from
ballads to upbeat tunes. Castro has
been in the entertainment industry
since the age of five, starting out
as an actor (having a renowned actress and singer Veronica Castro as
a mother helped). His many albums

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The title may suggest a 2-hour gay
Sunday brunch, but Sophisticated
Ladies is actually a brash and
brassy musical revue tribute to the
legendary jazz great Duke Ellington. The show moves from Ellington’s early years to his later life
abroad. The Tony-winning show
includes classics such as “Mood
Indigo,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing,”
“Black and Tan Fantasy,” “Take
the ‘A’ Train,” “Satin Doll” and, of
course, “Sophisticated Lady.” The
show starts at 8pm at the Broward
Stage Door Theatre. 8036 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, 33065.

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Spooky Symphony
Old Halloween childhood adventures include trick or treating, Friday the 13th films, and, of course,
“Night on Bald Mountain”. The
Greater Miami Youth Symphony
and the Alhambra Orchestra team
up for free family concert featuring not-scary but beautifully
spooky orchestral favorites such
as “Symphonie Fantastique”, “Totentanz”, and the aforementioned
“Night on Bald Mountain”. Gay
parents delight: kids are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes. The show starts at
4pm at the Gusman Center for the
Performing Arts. 174 E Flagler St
Miami, 33131.

Alice Cooper
In Alice Cooper’s stage shows it’s
not just the women who bleed but
also boa constrictors and baby
dolls. The indisputable king of
horror hard rock in the early ‘70s,
mainstay songs such as “I’m Eighteen” and “School’s Out” solidified his notoriety and place in music history. His old music became
the quintessential anthems of aggressive, male teen discontent. A
show by Alice Cooper usually contains gross-out antics on par with
anything Gwar spits out. Oddly,
Cooper’s been more of a crooner
in the latter stages of his caree.

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Dudes
Despite the long drive from Wilton
Manors, across the inter-coastal,
and then nestled in the corner of a
mini-mall, Dudes has the right mix
of beefy strippers and alcoholic
refreshments. Wind down after
that long first day back to work
with a lap-dance, a martini, and a
roll of dollar bills. A happy hour
from 4-9 includes 2-4-1 drink specials. The best part is that if you
get too wasted, you can sober up
a few blocks away on the beach. 4
p.m. Dudes. 3270 NE 33rd St, Fort
Lauderdale, 33308.

10/29

Selena Gomez
The recently single (from a certain famous blond-haired d-bag)
Disney princess performs her
catchy music at the BB&T Cen-

10/30

MIX Networking Event
The finest gay businessmen of
South Florida meet up once a
month to discuss new ideas, curry
clients, and make important deals
for the city. Sponsored by this
very magazine, the October MIX
networking event takes place at
13|Even — an intimate restaurant
highlighting craft beers, wine by
the glass, and tapas. Located in
Wilton Manors, the intricately
designed space seems to be the
perfect venue for the event. Each
participant enjoys one complimentary drink, hors d’oeuvres, and the
chance to win a $500 advertising
campaign in Guy Magazine. 6:30
p.m. 13|Even. 2037 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, 33305.

NIN
Has it really almost been twenty
years since Nine Inch Nails’
Downward Spiral and over-played
music video “Closer” captured
the attention of disaffected teenagers everywhere? Trent Reznor’s
ground-breaking band comes
to the BB&T Center to explore
themes of dissatisfaction, devastation, and bitter betrayal. The
newest album Hesitation Marks
continues Reznor’s signature selfloathing lyrics paired with harsh
electronic beats. Even if latter career Reznor included forays into
the film industry (most notably
the brilliant soundtrack to The Social Network), the edge has never
been lost. 7:30 p.m. BB&T Center.
1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, 33323.
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Selena
Gomez
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Halloween Tea Cruise
Tourists and local gay men delight: the Halloween Tea Cruise
takes off at 5 p.m. for an evening
of drinks, drag performances,
and beautiful views on the water.
Come in your best Halloween
costume—this year’s theme is
Dead Celebrities. Dj Maximus 3000
will be spinning as drag queens

ter. Gomez has had a tumultuous
young career beginning with her
infamous role of Gia in the hit TV
show Barney and Friends. Her
breakout performance came on
the critically and commercially
successful Disney Channel series
Wizards of Waverly Place. A recent
role in Spring Breakers signified
a break into more adult territory.
Of course, her relationship with
the Bieber may be the most important aspect of her career so far.
7:30 p.m. BB&T Center. 1 Panther
Pkwy, Sunrise, 33323.

perform as some of your favorite
dead celebrities. Scantily clad
boys gyrate while hiding from
ghosts aboard the haunted Yacht
Musette. Free hors d’oeuvers,
cash bar, drawings, and a 50/50
raffle add to the evening. Tickets
are on sale for $30 in advance
($40 day of cruise) and are limited to the first 300 people. The
event takes off on the Dock on the
South Side of River Walk. While
costumes are encouraged, they
are not required! Tickets can be
purchased online at guymag.net.
5 p.m. River Walk. 540 SE 5th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, 33301.

Wicked Manors 2013
A parade of gay men, dead inside, aimlessly wandering the streets of Wilton Manors. No, this isn’t just your typical Thursday on
the Drive. On October 31st of this year, Wilton Drive will be shut down for Wicked Manors, and this year the theme is Walking
Dead on the Drive. The party starts at 7:00pm with costume contests, drag performances, and dancing in the streets. There will

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be eight total costume contests: kid’s costume, pet costume, dead celebrity lookalike, best sex appeal, best drag, most unique,
best group, walking dead, and grand theme prize. Wicked Manors will also hold its first annual Thriller flash mob. An added
bonus – the night itself is a charity event with proceeds benefiting The Pride Center. Emcee Mistey Eyez gets things started on
the main stage while DJ Pedro Rocha spins high energy dance classics. Gaybies can trick-or-treat at the various stores from 7:008:00 p.m. Participants can sign up for the costume contests by showing up to the main stage 15 minutes before the category.
Visit the websit at www.wickedmanors.org for more information and to sign up for the “Thriller” flash mob. See below for a
breakdown of the total crash/prize listings. 7 p.m. Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, 33305.
BOOMERANGS Thrift Store’s
Best Costume Contest for Kids

In Between Commercial Blvd. and Oakland Park Blvd
on Federal Hwy. Across street from Baers Furniture.

Store Hours.
Mon-Sat 10 AM - 9 PM
Sun 10 AM - 5 PM

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TWO LOCAL QUEENS
JOIN FORCES

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explains Daisy. “It’s like a drag queen’s wet
dream. That long runway in the middle of the
action! There will be performances popping up
all night long. We’ll also be giving away prizes.
We have a giant wheel that folks can spin
and win things, like free drinks or free bowling. Also, at every lane you can order bottle
service!
With a full bar and kitchen, the two performers

Daisy Deadpetals

BIG DEWITTE

Kitty Meow

BIG DEWITTE

ilton Manors, FL - Daisy Deadpetals and
Kitty Meow are two of South Florida’s wellknown drag queens. Now, the two are coming
together to put on a show like you’ve never seen
before. Mostly, because the two are bringing the
show to a bowling alley, instead of a traditional
bar, club, or lounge.
“I’ve been doing drag for 20 years now (Kitty
a bit longer),” Daisy told us. “In that time we’ve
never seen anyone do a night in a bowling alley that’s why we picked it! We’ve both been bowling
of course, and since it’s always fun, [we] thought
‘what if we could add our crazy creativity and
years of experience to an already fun event?’ It’ll
be like Gay Bowling at Disney World!”
Daisy will be DJ’ing as well, spinning 80’s and
90’s, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock “and everything in
between.” The night will also feature DJ Rob who
will be on hand so that Daisy can run around, host
and perform along with Kitty.
“We’re rolling a red carpet down the center
bowling lane and that’s gonna be the girls stage,”

want everyone to be happy. They’re even offering
a free bottle per week to an attendee who’s celebrating a birthday.
“With Kitty’s over the top grand fabulousity
(which by the way- comes from her stunning fashion) and my comedy, [I] think it’s a perfect combo.”
The party will take place every Tuesday (starting
this Tuesday the 29th) at the recently remodeled
Diamond Strike in Pompano Beach.

Tallahassee, FL – After meeting with
Equality Florida, Representative Dennis
Baxley has issued a public statement
reflecting on his recent comments that
compared homosexuality to alcoholism:
“Please let me thank Equality Florida
leadership for coming to visit with me
concerning the remarks in the K-12 Education Committee discussion. I am very sorry
anyone was offended. It certainly is not
my desire to disparage anyone. The context
on the open discussion which turned to
“parental involvement” was to recount a
teacher’s challenges expressed to me and
to express my encouragement to teachers
who often provide the stabilizing place
for many students who come to school
with many life challenges. It is tough for
teachers to be accountable for learning
gains, but we are showing children can
learn no matter their life situations. We
all need to thank a teacher.”

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Wilton Manors, FL – Jackson Padgett,
owner of the popular Wilton Manors bars,
Alibi and Bill’s, was arrested last week after
being pulled over on Dixie Highway, just
south of the five points intersection.
Padgett was arrested in Wilton Manors
early Friday morning (at approximately
12:40 a.m.), and is now facing the following charges: improper right turn, disobeying a stop/yield sign, DUI (first offense),
DUI with damage to property or person
and possession of cocaine.
Padgett has since been bailed out and is
currently awaiting a court date.

BIG DEWITTE

Padgett with partner Mark
showing their support for the
community at Stonewall Pride

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Asheville, NC – Drew Reisinger, a North Carolina
county official, says he will accept marriage applications from same-sex couples and seek advice
from a highly-esteemed lawyer locally.
An amendment made to North Carolina’s Constitution in 2012 forbids same-sex couples from marrying, but Reisinger said that he will hold the licenses
he receives and then ask state Attorney General Roy
Cooper for advice in pursuing the case.
After Buncombe County Register of Deeds
Drew Reisinger had to deny “upstanding citizens”
that just so happened to be gay, he felt that he had
to change things in North Carolina.
Reisinger’s statement came just hours after Cooper
revealed his support for same-sex marriage. Cooper
has said that his personal beliefs won’t prevent him
from defending the state’s current law.

REISINGER CAMPAIGN

County Official Fights Same-Sex
Marriage Ban in North Carolina

Drew
Reisinger

NEW JERSEY BECOMES THE 14TH
STATE TO LEGALIZE GAY MARRIAGE

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renton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie dropped a legal challenge on
Monday that would oppose same-sex marriages within the Garden State, making
New Jersey the 14th state to allow same-sex marriages.
“Although the governor strongly disagrees with the court substituting its judgement
for the constitutional process of the elected branches or a vote of the people, the court
has now spoken clearly as to their view of the New Jersey Constitution and, therefore,
same-sex marriage is the law,” said Michael Drewniak, a spokesman for Christie. “The
governor will do his constitutional duty and ensure his administration enforces the law
as dictated by the New Jersey Supreme Court.”
Many are speculating that Christie stopped pursuing his legal efforts in order to secure
votes for his alleged run for Presidency in 2016, despite the fact that Christie publicly
admits his disapproval for same-sex marriage.

CHRISTIE AGAINST GAY MARRIAGE,
EVEN IF IT WAS HIS OWN KID

ontclair, NJ – Tuesday night at a the final gubernatorial debate with Democrat competitor Barbara Buono, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced that even
if one of his own children turned out to be gay, he still wouldn’t support same-sex marriage, according to Politico.
Christie said he would embrace any of his children that turned out to be gay, but that
he wouldn’t be into rainbow wedding bells anytime soon.
“My children understand that there are going to be differences of opinion in our house
and in houses all across the state and across the country,” said Christie. He went on to
say that he would tell his kids that “dad believes that marriage is between one man and
one woman.”
Christie said that he would respect voters if they approved gay marriage, bu that the
decision does not belong to the courts or the legislature.

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EDITORIAL
OCTOBER 23, 2013 • ISSUE 205

HOW DO YOU
EXPLAIN
HOMOSEXUALITY
TO A CHILD?

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ep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
(D-FL 23rd District) recently
sat down with SiriusXM Radio
to discuss various issues, including how she explained homosexuality to
her children.
Wasserman Schultz told a story about the
year her son was in 4th grade. After seeing
a commercial that alluded to homosexuality,
her son asked what it meant to be gay.
“I [was] standing on a crossroads here in
my child’s life,” she said. “This is the moment
when people either turn their children into
bigots and narrow-minded individuals or
they have an opportunity to open their eyes
to tolerance. Of course, I had always intended
to choose tolerance and understanding. And
so I explained to [my son] that there are some
people who are born, and they are attracted
to the opposite sex, like your mom and dad,
and there are other people who are born that
are attracted to the same sex. Neither is preferable – they’re both normal.”
A few years later (two years ago), when
same-sex marriage was a topic on virtually
every radio and television station, Wasserman Schultz and Jake were driving in the
car, listening to a news broadcast. Of course,
it involved gay marriage and equality. As
the program played, Jake blurted out “Who
really cares who people marry?!” Wasserman
Schultz says that she knew her job was done.
Explaining gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues to a child may appear difficult,

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Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz

but Wasserman Schultz proves otherwise.
Sometimes taking the more simple route is
the best route. Honesty is key, and informing children of social issues is no exception.
Why should parents explain heterosexuality
to their children so young, but homosexuality and transgender are subjects that are too
murky to navigate through? While in kindergarten, I gave a girl a kiss on the cheek. It was
harmless. There was clearly no sexual attraction. I thought she was pretty and I wanted

her to know it. I immediately learned (from
everyone standing around me) that I apparently had a “crush” on the girl.
Now don’t get me wrong, the birds and
the bees talk is a horse of a different color,
but basic sexuality should be a topic explored
when the child asks, not when the adult is
ready to talk about it. Anyone with a child
should take notes from Rep. Wasserman
Schultz – homosexuality should be celebrated
not condemned.

THE FAULT, MY GAYS, IS NOT
IN OUR (MOVIE) STARS:
A Better Way to Observe National Coming Out Day

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OPINION

BY CHARLES EDOUARD

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know that you’ve drastically changed
your mind in the last five years,
to the side of rationality, and you
proudly want us to have the same
rights as you. This enlightenment came
much faster than anyone could have imagined, and I’m pretty sure your initial reaction was one of self-congratulation: You
weren’t a bigot. You could look at all those
insane Westboro Baptist people or read
about Putin’s malevolence and roll your
eyes. What are those people thinking?
It seems to be a natural propensity of
the human mind to create myths. We do
it from the time we are children, both in
the literal sense and in the metaphorical
sense. As adults, we take our myths very
seriously. They often lead to hate, fear,
murder and wars. You don’t need to be
an atheist to understand that myths are
the core of religious belief. On a personal
basis, the myths we create about others,
both intentionally and through what we
call gossip, can destroy people’s lives.
Myths may be the favorite subject
of writers. Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde,
Edward Albee and Arthur Miller, among
many other writers, in works such as The
Crucible, explore the power of myths
to destroy lives. In her play, The Children’s Hour, Lillian Hellman reminded
us of how powerful myths can be when
it comes to sexual preference. Not just
powerful, but how confusing it can be if it
touches on the truth, as it often does, even
in a tangential way.
Nothing is more tempting than to

create myths about people who are dead
and not around to challenge your gossip
about them. Every National Coming Out
Day, we create—or perpetuate— myths
about movie stars who were supposedly
gay. Most of it is about wishful thinking.
But that’s just the problem. If we trivialize this act of coming out of the closet
by repeating wishful gossip about movie
stars, then how can we ask the country to
take this “celebration” seriously?
I think every movie star has had his or
her name dragged through the “mud.”
And the “mud” I refer to is not the
concept of being gay, but the lie about the
person’s life. George Orwell said, “Myths
which are believed in tend to become
true.” After awhile, the truth no longer
matters, because those who create the
myths, control what is perceived as being

true. We’ve all seen these lists: Marilyn
Monroe, James Dean, Cary Grant—all
supposed to be gay.
The list goes on and on. Some cases are
confirmed. Yes, we now know that Montgomery Clift was a gay man. But Cary
Grant has sued to clear his name and won
in court. There is no evidence that Claudette Colbert was a lesbian, but some
publications will insist that she was. How
do they know? But, most importantly,
why does it matter?
One blog has Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Kim Stanley, Marilyn Monroe, James
Dean, Cary Grant, Shelley Winters, etc.
all practically in the same bed together.
If you ask me, this sort of gossip does the
gay cause more harm than good. Don’t we
have enough examples of real gay people

to look up to?
Brando is the poorest example to be
used as inspiration for National Coming
Out Day— a movie star’s dalliance with
other movie stars of the same sex in what
was overall a perfectly safe straight life. It
has no relevance to the coming out struggles that the vast majority of gay men and
women face.
This year, I raised the issue of whether
NCOD had outlived its usefulness— and
I was convinced that it is still relevant and
important. But it will only be so if we take
it seriously, and not turn it into an opportunity for children’s gossip and wishful thinking. How can we in the media
remind the public of this day without
making it an exercise in namedropping?
If we are to continue to observe National
Coming Out Day, let’s do it right.

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Nothing is more
tempting than to create
myths about people
who are dead

THRIVING IN SOUTH FLORIDA
WITH BOBBY BLAIR
“Thriving In South Florida With Bobby Blair” is designed to empower and inspire readers. In each interview, I will be featuring members of our community who share
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out on top. Combining our print edition with our strong online presence, I will be bringing the community inspirational stories in a whole new way. In addition to the
print version of the column, we will also feature an Internet talk show segment through guymag.net and floridaagenda.com. You’ll be able to see episodes of the talk show
“Thriving In South Florida With Bobby Blair,” exclusively through our sites. I hope that you enjoy both the talk show and the feature below.

FROM THE PUBLISHER BOBBY BLAIR

ADDITIONAL WRITING BY GRANT JAMES

LAURIE WHITTAKER
AND JENNIFER MORALES

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Going seven years
strong, Sidelines is still
bringing in sports fans
by the numbers.

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aurie Whittaker and Jennifer Morales,
owners of Sidelines Sports & Video Bar
in Wilton Manors, gave been together for
33 years now (last week was their anniversary). Thirty-three years together is what’s kept their
business alive, coupled with their passion for sports
of course.
“I feel both privileged and pressured when people
ask ‘how did you make it last so long?’” says Whittaker.
“One thing [is that] Jennifer and I were very fortunate
to grow up together. I was 19, almost 20, and she was
21. When you’re that age you think you know everything, but you get older you realize you really didn’t
know anything at all.”
Though they were happy, the couple struggled at times.
“There was a time that Jen and I were on food stamps,
and I remember at that time feeling embarrassment.”
But through it all, Morales stood by Whittaker’s side
– even when Whittaker’s own family wasn’t. For ten
years, Whittaker’s relationship with her family became
nearly nonexistent, until she moved down to Florida to
pursue a career in law in 1989.
After the many years, her family became a part of her
life again.
“They thanked me for allowing them back in my life,
even though they had cut me off, and that I didn’t rake
them over the coals and give them such a hard time.
I’m not going to lie to you, there was still some lingering feels of hurt and pain,” Whittaker says openly. “It’s
better for you to forgive than to hang on to the anger

and the resentment, because in the end, you’re the only
one that hurts, not the person that you’re angry with,
because it’s not affecting their life, it’s only affecting
your own.”
“Most people don’t know that I have a moderate
hearing disability. I have to read lips. If you’re standing
behind me, I can’t hear you.”
“Jen, when I first met her, was not that much into
sports,” says Whittaker. “She goes absolutely nuts now
[for games]. Even when we’re at home. I’ve created a
monster!” she jokes.
After her dad passed, Whittaker decided she wanted
a change of pace.
“When your whole day is doing nothing but solving people’s problems, it gets to be a little bit difficult,

explains Whittaker. “To be honest with you, I’m the
type of person that really cares, so sometimes I made it
a little too personal. As a lawyer, that’s very dangerous,
because it can really burn you out.”
She always liked being around people and the idea of
opening a bar seemed like the right idea.
Going seven years strong, Sidelines is still bringing in
sports fans by the numbers. In addition to that, the bar
now offers a VIP bottle area, where groups of friends
can watch the game in a reserved space. With 24 flat
screen TVs, two pool tables and dart boards, the bar is
aiming to bring the action to you.
None of the success would have been possible if it
wasn’t for the determination, passion, and love that
Whittaker and Morales found within each other.

Please join us for this wonderful event that includes drinks, delicious hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, and an exciting
program including a State of the State Address by our Chief Executive Officer, Nadine Smith. We will be

tickets are $150 and can be purchased at
www.eqfl.org/browardgala or (813) 870-3735

Sponsorship opportunities begin at $500. Please contact Row at row@eqfl.org or
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Law Offices of
Gregory W. Kabel

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BY CHEF JEAN DOHERTY

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utternut squash
also known in Australia and New Zealand as Butternut pumpkin.
It has a sweet, nutty taste
similar to that of a pumpkin. It has yellow skin and
orange fleshy pulp. When
ripe, it turns increasingly
deep orange, and becomes
sweeter and richer. It grows
on a vine. The most popular variety, the Waltham
Butternut, originated in
Waltham, Massachusetts.
It is a good source of fiber, vitamin C,
manganese, magnesium, and potassium. It is also an excellent source of
vitamin A and vitamin E.
This recipe is so easy you’ll laugh!

Cut squash into 1-inch chunks. In a
large pot melt butter or olive oil. Add
onion and cook until translucent, about 8
minutes. Add the squash and the stock.
Bring to a simmer and cook until the
• 1 (2 to 3 pound) butternut squash,
squash is tender, about 15 to 20 minpeeled and seeded
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra utes. Place in a blender and puree. Taste.
virgin olive oil
Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• 1 medium onion, chopped
You are a chef.

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DINING

RICE OR DOUGH?
TAKE YOUR PICK
BY GRANT JAMES

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reated last year by husband and
wife, Goran and Amy Perovic,
Rice and Dough takes sells two
of South Florida’s favorite foods under
one roof: sushi and pizza. While it
sounds like a strange combo, it works
surprisingly well for the establishment.
Owner Goran has over 20 years of
experience in the restaurant industry
while Amy had the vision for the space.
Located beneath the Camden Las Olas,
Rice and Dough is the perfect place to
grab a bite before heading to downtown Fort Lauderdale or Wilton Drive.
The restaurant offers salads, paninis, pizza, sushi, a raw bar and
a wine, beer, and sake menu. Our
waiter informed us that the secret to
their pizza is the imported water from
New York, as many claim that that’s the
key to the perfect New York style slice.
From specialty pizzas to some surprisingly good sashimi, this place has variety to say the least.
We ordered some bruschetta as an
appetizer, and perused the wine list before ordering two glasses of pinot noir
(we figured it would go with both types
of food). When it arrived, we could tell
it was made fresh. The basil and tomato were clearly fresh – this wasn’t

chain restaurant bruschetta.
I ordered the Red Kryptonite roll
($18.95) for my main course which
falls under the “Super Roll” category on
the sushi menu. These rolls are larger
than the regular rolls, and come with 10
pieces instead of the traditional 6-8. The
Kryptonite roll come with spicy tuna,
cream cheese, asparagus, avocado,
tempura flakes, additional tuna
on top, and eel sauce. It was rich,
crunchy and spicy all at once, which is
essentially the taste of my dreams.
My companion ordered a cheese
pizza ($14.95) – eye-rolling named the
“American” pizza – which was gooey, fresh and flavorful. However, the
real winner was the crust. Whether it’s
that black market New York City water
or not is irrelevant – these people make
a fantastic pizza. Enough said.
The owners know their pizza, and the
sushi is a great option for anyone who
might want to tag along but aren’t in
the mood for something so heavy.
Whether you’re looking to unwind
with a group of friends or you’re looking for your new pizza takeout place,
give Rice and Dough a shot. And when
you do, remember to tell them that
Florida Agenda sent you.

RICE AND DOUGH
501 SE 2ND ST, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33301
954-530-6521

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MEMORABLE EVENTS AND ONE-OF-A-KIND PARTIES
The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is the perfect place to hold your special event. Whether you’re looking for
productivity or festivity our diverse staff delivers. You’ll love our brand new Waterway Room perfect for reception-style
events for up to 150 people with postcard views of the Intracoastal. Located close to Wilton Manors, across the street
from the cruise port and offering transportation to Sebastian St. Beach makes us anything but ordinary.

ay marriage is now legal in 13 states and
with the repeal of DOMA many same
sex couples are getting married for tax,
immigration and federal employee benefits. While the marriages are not yet recognized by the
state of Florida, for federal benefits, it doesn’t matter
where you live, if you were married where gay marriage
is legal, according to the federal government you are
married and entitled to the same protections and benefits as any other married couple.
So where should you go to get married? You can
work your way up the east coast getting married
in most states from Maryland to Maine, except for
New Jersey (and who wants to get married in Jersey
anyhow?). With so many choices, to fit any wedding
budget, it can be mind boggling. Here’s a state by state
list for same sex wedding destinations.

Massachusetts
Whether you opt for a beach wedding in Provincetown or a swanky affair in Boston, you’ll find plenty of
wedding planners, florists, caterers and other vendors
ready to help you create your dream wedding. While
the state’s official tourism web site doesn’t list gay
weddings specifically, there is plenty of information at
massvacation.com/explore/weddings.

Baltimore is an undiscovered gem of a city and the
city has a vital GLBT community. The cost of living
is lower than most big cities, meaning you’ll probably
pay less for the wedding than you will elsewhere. Its
revitalized waterfront offers many picturesque locations. Baltimore is so welcoming
to same sex weddings that
it even has an official gay
wedding web site, baltimore.org/lgbt-weddings.

Rhode Island

Vermont

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Picturesque settings and again, the cost of living is
lower, so the costs of weddings are lower. The Essex
Resort & Spa, an early supporter of same-sex weddings
and civil unions, can handle everything from housing
guests to finding an officiant. Check out vermontgaytourism.com/gaymarriage for more information.

New York City
New York City, if it was good enough for Liza, it’s
good enough for you (and hopefully your marriage is
more inexpensive and successful than hers.) For chic
and sophisticated, you can’t beat the city that doesn’t
sleep. Its web site nycgo.com/nycido has everything

A history of being a welcoming and progressive state
respecting individual rights and Rhode Island’s 400
miles of beachfront make it the
perfect spot for a late summer
wedding. Also consider the small
but vital downtowns of Newport
(once the backyard of America’s
wealthiest) or Providence.

A newcomer to the same sex marriage roster.
Whether you opt for Seattle, a foodie’s paradise and
home to the original Starbuck’s, or one of the state
parks, there are plenty of options. Seattle is also the
starting or ending point for many cruises which makes
leaving for your honeymoon a snap. Check out Washington’s official website at experiencewa.com/articles/
get-hitched.

California
Whether you opt for the northern end of the state
and the gay-friendliest city in the world, San Francisco, or head south for the redwood forests, glitzy

L.A., Palm Springs or San Diego, there’s no shortage
of opportunities for the wedding day you’ve dreamed
of, and some you couldn’t even dream up. With Prop
8 a thing of the past, sites such as visitpalmspringsweddings.com are eager to help you get hitched in style.
Maine, Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, the
District of Columbia are all behind the times with
their official sites, with no hits when searching for gay
marriage. Hell, even typing in same-sex, gay or GLBT
on Connecticut’s site gets you zilch.
Wherever you choose to seal the deal, remember to
check on the requirements for a marriage license. Most
will require you both to have your birth certificate and
a copy of divorce papers if you were ever previously
married. Some states require a waiting period between
issuing the license and the date of the actual marriage.
It is usually a day or two at most.
If you’re looking for a little extra help planning
the big day, check out some of these sites; engaygedweddings.com, purpleunions.com, equallywed.com,
gayweddings.com or even the mainstream wedding
web site The Knot, which has an entire section devoted
to same sex weddings. In our next issue, we’ll look at
international destinations for your wedding ceremony.
And as Robin Williams said, “I don’t know what all
the fuss is about same sex marriage. Everyone knows
that after you’re married, the sex is always the same”.

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HEALTH

8/16/2013 2:02:23 PM

ired of the same
old same old at
your gym? Up for
a change from the rusty
equipment, the attitudes, the dirty locker
room? Why not
take your workouts to the great
outdoors this Fall,
and try a boot camp
approach? Basic
maneuvers like these
performed one after
another in rapid succession, build strength,
power, and muscular
stamina. It’s a great
total-body workout.
Why not give it a try?
After a five minute
series of upper body
stretches begin
with 3 sets of eight
to twelve jumping
jacks. Next, perform 3 sets of fifteen
deep squats using
your body weight. Take
no more than 10 seconds between sets. Keep
moving! No wasting time.
Next move on to triceps
by performing three sets
of eight to twelve close
grip push ups on the
ground. Remember, these
are excellent total upperbody exercises, but when
you move your arms in
closer to the body, palms
down, hands almost touching, you are really blasting your triceps.
After these, get up and move, pronto!
While your triceps are still burning,
move on to biceps with stretch cord
curls. Grasp both ends of a stretch cord
in front of you, with the middle under
one foot. Proceed to curl the arms up.
Pause, then return to starting position.
Perform as many reps as you can (15,
20, 30, etc.) then pause, stretch and do
another set to burn those biceps out.
Don’t let the grass grow under your feet
– keep moving!
Next tackle shoulders with a series
of compound movements sure to
sculpt deltoids worthy of an incendiary

firefighter or sleek Navy Seal.
Grasp light dumbbells, palms in
at sides. Proceed to extend
them out until arms are
parallel to the floor. Do
a set of eight to twelve
of these lateral (side)
dumbbell raises. Without a break proceed
to do a set of eight
to twelve alternating
front raises. Pause,
do another set of
lateral raises followed
again by alternating
front raises. Complete three
sets and your upper body
should feel pumped.
After completing a
brief (5-10 minute)
run and a few wind
sprints, proceed
to take the lower
body through a
little routine of
its own. Begin
with dumbbell
front lunges.
With a dumbbell in each
hand, step forward with one
leg. Proceed
to lunge until
the thigh is
parallel to the
floor. Pause,
then return to
starting position. Perform
3 sets of eight to twelve
alternating reps with each leg.
Finish this workout with three sets
of fifty to one hundred crunches. Make
sure to breathe and stay hydrated. You
can take breaks between exercises, sets,
etc., but remember the key is to develop
stamina, strength, and endurance all
at once. You need to keep moving and
pumping as you proceed through the
workout. Don’t forget to cool down and
stretch when you are through!
For more boot camp fitness routines
contact Tom at trainertomb@aol.com
or call him at (954) 557 1119. And don’t
forget to check out www.pumpnincgym.com

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